Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Hyundai Azera owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Azera. While driving approximately 25 MPH, smoke entered the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to murdock Hyundai murray (4646 state st, murray, ut 84107, [phone]) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the smoke failure was undetermined. The dealer repaired the vehicle per an unknown recall. The contact mentioned that there was a burn hole in the floor under the passenger seat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed the contact that the front seat cover needed to be replaced and the vehicle needed to be taken to a Hyundai dealer. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they informed the contact that the seat cover was ordered. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 258,983.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the front driver seat started to move forward and the back rest of seat tilted forward independently. The contact reached down to manually override the seat forward motion but failed. The contact then removed the fuse that controlled the seat electronic commends disabling them and drove the vehicle home. The contact also stated that the failure had occurred approximately twelve times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. . ..updated 12/12/16 updated 7/2/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Azera. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the driver's seat moved involuntarily. In addition, the gear shifter failed to move to the reverse position when prompted. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle in an attempt to correct the failures. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 16V630000 (seats) as a possible cause of the seat failure. The failure mileage was 136,840.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the driver's seat shifted forward and backwards independently while the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power adjustable seat switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16V630000 (seats), but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
The power seat-back starts to lean forward pushing the driver into the steering wheel. The driver must reach down and tilt the seat-back control the opposite way to overide motion. There is a short delay before the seat-back reacts. It is becoming more frequent and also happens when car is parked and unoccupied. Occasionally the seat-bottom will also move forward aspecially when parked. We are scheduling service with our dealership and will provide update after service.
The front driver seat moves forward on its own while I'm driving and presses me up against the steering wheel. It's a random occurrence and I can't detect any pattern. Sometimes it can be move back into position, but not always immediately. Apparently there was a recall on this for other 2007 azeras, but it doesn't apply to my VIN. Yet, it is happening on my car.
Both driver and passenger seats do not function properly. Driver seat twice has operated while driving without touching controls. Seat moves all the way forward pinning driver to the steering wheel. Passenger side recline does not work. We do not touch the controls on the passenger side as the recline function will not retract when attempted.
I received a Hyundai recall notice in December regarding the power-adjustable driver seat. No los angeles area Hyundai dealer has the required part and I'm told they are all on back order with no known delivery date. So I'm driving an unsafe car with no way to repair it.
Driver seat adjusts itself forward 45 degree incline on my back. Unable to stop or prevent movement with knobs made for this purpose of adjusting back of seat. The seat inclines or reclines 90 degree angle even when car is turned completely off. Seat extended backward on my 4 year old grandson legs when he was properly seated in a child's car seat behind the drivers seat. I had to quickly reach back and move his legs to the side because I could not control the mechanism in the seat. As a result the child's car seat is not properly seated in the seat behind the drivers seat but I had to put it in the middle of the back seat. The seat inclines intermittently without my control and remains at a 45 degree angle. This puts strain on my back and puts my body too close to the steering wheel and the air bag. …
All kinds of electrical problems least of which is the cigarette lighter quit working. The powered passenger seat can not be moved any direction. Air bag light came on after hitting a fairly small pothole. Air bag light goes on for a few days/weeks then goes off.passenger seatbelt indicator light comes on sometimes while passenger is wearing seatbelt sometimes the same light randomly comes on then goes off with no passenger and no weight in the seat. I have personally paid for a new battery and two starters which more than likely didn't need replaced because my car still won't start at random times. I first experienced it not starting around 79,000 miles I could tell it wasn't the battery cause I tried jump starting it and all the while the door chime lights and radio all worked fine. So I replaced the starter only to have it not start the very next day. …
Related recalls
Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Azera vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007 through August 14, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the power-adjustable front driver seat may unexpectedly move without the driver's input while the vehicle is being driven.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power-adjustable seat switch, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Seat complaints in other Azera years
Frequently asked questions
How common are seat problems on the 2007 Hyundai Azera?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the seats of the 2007 Hyundai Azera, 23% of the model year's 132 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2007 Hyundai Azera seat problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 16V-630 (power adjust, Aug 31, 2016). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Hyundai Azera seat problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 65,000 miles, and 7% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.